Press Release - The Democratic Alliance (DA) is sounding the alarm on South Africa's escalating child rape crisis, revealing shocking statistics that highlight a systemic failure to protect vulnerable children. Over 106 000 rape cases and 22,000 sexual assault cases involving children have been reported over the last six financial years. In response, the DA will write to the Portfolio Committees on Police, Social Development, and Justice to hold an emergency joint meeting to address the dire need for coordinated